It’s been a while since I’ve shared some of the latest and greatest with you guys! Here is today’s batch : )
Colorful Wallpapers.
Every so often I get really sick of the decor on my phone. I used to rearrange the furniture in my room about once a month when I was little, so this comes as no surprise. I was itching to redecorate and found this app full of gorgeous colors and designs. {Here’s a link to Google Play} I currently have this as my phone’s background and am loving it!
Also on the app front – while I wait ever-so-patiently for Android Lollipop to come to Samsung on AT&T, I’m longing for some lock screen notifications. I found Echo Notification Lockscreen and have been really happy with it. I’m using Rhonna Design’s chalkboard background as my lock-screen wallpaper so the notifications look really chic on top. It’s very helpful to see everything at a glance! The only con is that I do think it drains my battery a little faster.
And finally…..Google Messenger! The native texting app for Samsung is a bit behind the times, so when I found out that Google has its own texting app I downloaded it IMMEDIATELY! I have to say, I’m super impressed. I love all the color options, the little noises it makes, the way conversations with multiple people look and how easy it is to insert a photo. Convert over here!
My friend Hillary made Avery’s recipe for Loaded S’mores Bars recently and brought over a few for us to taste. OMG – best cookie bar EVER!!! The next time I need to make a baked good, making these.
This tray. Found at Target. Threshold of course!! You can’t go wrong with gold and wood in my house these days. I have this gold sorter on my desk now too. Sparkle! Speaking of sparkly gold + wood – check out this end table! Kind of want it : )
Revealed eyeshadow.
I discovered this from Birchbox (of course) and it’s the best eyeshadow palette I’ve ever encountered. Everything is light and shimmery. I am usually a one-and-done kind of eyeshadow gal, but for the first time in my life I like more than one shade in a palette.
Black+Blum Eau Good water bottle. I was on the hunt for a water bottle that would look good with a permanent spot on my nightstand. Something clean and simple with a lid to prevent spills at 3am and BPA-free plastic so it wouldn’t shatter if Mazen knocked it on the floor. My Camelbak bottle just wasn’t cutting it in the looks department. This one won the Amazon race. It’s gorgeous, lidded and easy to sip. I have to say that I removed the charcoal filter that is its claim to fame, but that’s fine because I was after the bottle itself!
What are you lovin’ lately? And what’s your favorite Android app!
Taca @ A Side Of Dessert says
Wow, I looooove the water bottle! I’m in the market for a new one so you may have just convinced me ;). Beside the typical social media apps, I haven’t found any new ones I’m really into.
Natalie says
My love lately has been your blog and cook smarts! Thank you so much for introducing me to that!
KathEats says
Awww Thank you!
Sarah says
Love that tray. I’m headed to Target today to see if ours carries it.
http://flipflopsandfurs.com
Heather R says
I am in love with my hydro flask water bottles. They really do keep your drinks cold forever!! I haven’t tried to keep drinks hot. I have the 40 oz and my son has the 32 oz and the 17 oz thermos. Wonderful
http://www.hydroflask.com/
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
I love the revealed palate! I found mine through Birchbox too, and it’s perfect for us blondes!
Katie says
I love that water bottle! So sleek and will go perfectly with any decor. I’m really loving on some grapefruit lately. Love when it’s in season!
Katie
Lorie says
I used to rearrange my room ALL the time, too! I got pretty buff from moving around my lofted bed and dresser all the time 😉
I still get that itch to rearrange our house now–my husband just rolls his eyes!
KathEats says
Kindred spirits!
Cassie says
That makeup palette looks gorgeous!
Dana | fresh simple five says
Love that tray! Threshold is one of my favorite Target brands. 🙂
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
What a cool water bottle!
I always discover fun finds at Target.. it’s basically impossible to leave the store with just whatever’s on my shopping list.
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I want those smores bars! Yum!!
Emily @ Life on Food says
That tray is so cool. Love Target and love Threshold. It is so dangerous to go there sometimes with all of the wonderful things.
sam @ grapefruit & granola says
I have been a long time fan of the Google messenger app. I’m surprised it’s not more popular. Most of my friends have never heard of it.
Sabrina says
loving this book, you would too – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607747308/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1607747308&linkCode=as2&tag=rhodtest-20&linkId=J5E6XXJRUKSYPSUQ
KathEats says
Oooo! Would the Kindle version be good or are there tons of photos?
Sabrina says
I guess I don’t know because I only have the kindle version. I don’t think there are any photos though. She has another book coming out at the end of the year with diagrams on how to fold, but it isn’t available yet and youtube/pinterest have some guides anyway.
KathEats says
Cool! I bought it! I have no idea when I’ll read it, but hopefully sooner rather than later : ) When Bachelor and Nashville and Downton are over!
Autumn (@Beautifully Gray) says
I used to rearrange the furniture in my room all the time too haha gotta change it up sometimes! I love all of the bright, fun wallpapers though – great for spring.
Alex @ True Femme says
I’ve wanted that water bottle for a while now but I have far too many collecting dust in my cabinets. I do agree with you that the look is awesome (though I also like the idea of the charcoal filter). Also those s’mores bars look amazing! I’m really loving Josie Maran’s Black Argan Oil mascara and berry tea right now 🙂
Emily says
A girl I went to high school with makes these stamps. I noticed today there’s a Charlottesville one. It seemed like something you would like 🙂
http://www.nattymichelle.com/2015/03/new-stamps-in-shop.html
KathEats says
Those are gorgeous!!
Danielle says
I’m surprised you don’t use Hangouts for messaging. You can get SMS and it combines with your google chat messages. (Although I still mourn for the original Google Talk!)
KathEats says
I used to use it, actually. And I do use that to chat on the go. but I think the Google Messenger is WAY better!
Hannah @ eat, drink and save money says
Such a pretty bottle! I’m always in love with the glass ones too and I’m too afraid to buy them because I know I will break it. Does the seal work well in your purse too? Mine always start leaking after a while and then I end up with a soggy purse and a few soggy Cheerios too.
KathEats says
I wouldn’t trust this one in my purse
sarah says
Love these “Finds” posts! And I gotta agree that cooksmarts is pretty wonderful! I started my subscription from your quarterly box a bit late, so I am just now enjoying it!
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says
I keep meaning to try out a different messaging app on my phone… thanks for mentioning messenger. going to try it now!
Haley says
I downloaded Google Messenger as soon as I read this – and I already love this! SO much better than the native android app on my MotoX. I’m surprised I hadn’t heard of it before, but thanks for sharing about it!!
Mabel @ Ma Bella Vita says
Those S’mores bars look absolutely delicious. Will see if I can try making some soon.
Annie B says
I love these types of posts, and like getting those great recommendations! As a Googler, I also love the multiple shoutouts to Google products! 😉
KathEats says
I loooove Google!